In Meridian, I read reports about the Abyssal cult. One referred to creature called Hand of the Deep, used primarily to guard their important assets. I imagine that the protection of stolen technology would be another possible use for this sentry of water. How unfortunate for them.

Denouement:

Akylios may yet sleep, but you certainly roused his Hand! The Abyssal have surely been dealt a painful blow with the death of one of their sentries. Good work, [%NAME].